Admission

Applications are only available during our application period. We accept applications
during the following times:

January 22 - February 28 for summer admission

September 1 - September 30 for winter admission

All materials must be received in the Division office (B-6 of the PCC Foothill Campus)
by Feb. 28 or September 30 at 3 pm. If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday,
then the deadline is the following business day.

General Admission Information

Before applying to the Career Ladder Nursing program, please review the following
admission requirements and recommendations.

Nursing students must have the ability to communicate safely, accurately, and effectively
in both written and spoken English in a rapidly changing health care environment.

Transcripts and applications are not kept on file. Prior applications and transcripts
are shredded after the completion of the selection process.

It is highly recommended that basic science courses; anatomy, physiology, chemistry,
and microbiology be completed within the past five years with a grade of “C” or higher.
The BRN requires a C or better in all BRN required coursework in order to be considered
for licensure.

It is recommended that you complete non-nursing courses prior to beginning the RN
program. The program is very rigorous and students will generally not be able to manage
additional classes or work during the semesters they are in the program.

An Assessment/Readiness test (TEAS 6) is required. This is a basic test of reading,
vocabulary, math and science that is highly correlated with success in a registered
nursing program. A minimum score of 62 is required to apply to the nursing program.
Study material to prepare for or help raise your TEAS score can be found in ATI's
Smart Prep for TEAS at http://atitesting.com/teas/smart-prep Official results must be sent to PCC Nursing for consideration in admission.

Social Security number is required to be admitted to the program. The clinical sites
we use require each student to have a social security number to register and chart
in the electronic medical record (EMR) and complete the clinical portion of their
nursing education.

One official U.S. high school transcript or GED certificate or Equivalency Report
from one of the college’s acceptable companies This is not required if an Associate or higher degree is posted on U.S. college transcripts.

One official transcript of ALL U.S. colleges and universities attended, including
Pasadena City College**If you have foreign transcripts, please read our information on how to have your
transcripts evaluated.

One official transcript from the LVN school you graduated from.

Copy of your current California LVN license (front & back)

Printout of TEAS 6 transcript with an Adjusted Individual Total score of 62 or higher.

Be aware that unofficial transcripts and photocopies of diplomas are not acceptable,
and incomplete applications will not be considered in the selection process. If you
are accepted into the program, the college’s Records Office will also require transcripts.

2 Submit Your Application Packet

You must submit your application to the Health Sciences Division office by 3pm on
the final day of the application period (February 28 or September 30). If the deadline
falls on a weekend or holiday, then the deadline is the following business day.

Program Acceptance

We will notify applicants to the Career Nursing Program by email approximately 10
weeks after the close of the application period.

Upon acceptance to the program, you will be required to:

Complete the application for admission to Pasadena City College. Apply Now.

Complete a Health Clearance (forms will be provided) and enter medical and immunization
data into CastleBranch.com

Complete an annual background check through CastleBranch.com to be able to attend
clinical experiences. Details regarding these clearances will be provided with the
acceptance packet upon selection. Clinical affiliation sites require an unencumbered
background check.

The RN program requires a clear drug screen each semester you are providing patient
care.

If you have questions or concerns about the drug screen or background check, we encourage
you to make an appointment to discuss these concerns with the nursing program director.
You can also view some of the issues on the BRN website at www.rn.ca.gov.

Transcript Evaluation

If you are a student with foreign transcripts, you must have your transcripts evaluated
by one of the following three companies before applying. A detailed/comprehensive
report with breakdown of upper and lower division courses is required.